Coping With Cystitis

Have you ever experienced that urgent need to go to the bathroom? Or that awful hot burning sensation when you do?

03/7/17 7:33 PM

Have you ever experienced that urgent need to go to the bathroom? Or that awful hot burning sensation when you do? Then you probably know what it’s like to have cystitis. Combine that with pain in your lower belly, and in serious cases, a fever, and you can see why folks want to avoid this condition as much as possible. So read on to find out more information about how to prevent cystitis, and how to cope with it, when it does rear its ugly head.

What is Cystitis?

Cystitis is a condition that both men and women can get. Although it seems to be most prevalent in females. It is pretty uncomfortable as it can create pain in the lower abdomen. As well as being inconvenient as it makes you run to the loo a lot.

Basically having cystitis means that your bladder is inflamed. This is often caused by e-Coli bacteria getting into the bladder. Which can be particularly common in women because they have a shorter urethra than men.

It causes a range of symptoms such a dark urine, pain in the lower abdomen, stinging sensations when you pass water, and the need to do it more often. So basically it’s not that much fun to have!

What causes Cystitis?

Cystitis is caused when bacteria get inside the urethra and make their way up into the bladder. That means you can help minimize, or prevent it entirely by being particularly careful with this area.

For example, not using perfumed soaps and wiping front to back can help. As well as wearing underwear that is cotton, rather that man-made fibres, and avoiding being intimate while you are suffering the symptoms.

Treating mild cases

Having Cystitis isn’t necessary to cause for concern, in fact, mild cases usually take care of themselves within 4-9 days. However, you can do things to help flush out your system and make yourself more comfortable.

For instance, many people swear by cranberry juice. But there is some confusing evidence on whether this technique actually works or not. Some scientists believe that there are elements in it, that help to neutralise the acidity in the urine. So making it more comfortable to pass water.

Whereas other scientists believe that it’s just the consumption of any large amount of liquid that makes it easier on the sufferer.

Treating chronic cases

However, some cases of cystitis are more problematic. These are the chronic cases where they don’t clear up of their own accord. This usually means that they need a course of antibiotics to cure them. Which you can get from your doctors.

If you are super busy and are struggling to get a time out of work to make a Dr’s appointment why not try using a healthcare app instead? You can usually get an appointment within a short time, and you don’t even need to leave your work to attend. Which means quick as easy relief from this uncomfortable condition.

Complications

Sometimes a bladder infection can turn into a kidney infection which is a little more serious. This will usually be accompanied by pain in the lower back, and sometimes a fever. If you are concerned that this might be the case, then it is definitely worth checking with a medical professional ASAP.

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